Six Flags Adds Seat Belts To Coaster

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 24 Oct

   Six Flags is adding seat belts to its towering Goliath roller coaster after a beloved father plunged to his death during a horrifying ride.

   5 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 5 articles

• 26 Oct Six Flags Over Georgia says it's adding seat belts to Goliath rollercoaster after man fell to his death... as park expert warns safety measure will lead to slower linesSix Flags Over Georgia is adding seat belts to its Goliath roller coaster after a man died when he was ejected from the ride on October 12. The park’s CEO announced the safety measure will be implemented along with similar changes for other coasters across five parks currently under review. However, an expert warns that this addition could lead to longer wait times at rides due to the extra moments needed to secure…Daily Mail
• 24 Oct Six Flags to reopen Goliath rollercoaster – but now with seatbelts after recent rider deathSix Flags announced it will install seatbelts on its Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia following the death of rider Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who fell from his seat during a ride. The park temporarily closed the Goliath and eight other rides across five parks after the incident. CEO John Reilly stated that safety is paramount and committed to an independent review of all attractions' procedures. This…The Guardian
• 24 Oct Six Flags to add seat belts to roller coaster after Georgia man falls to his deathSix Flags announced plans to install seat belts on its Goliath roller coaster following an incident where a Georgia man fell to his death while riding the attraction earlier this month. As part of new safety measures, Six Flags also closed several other rides across multiple parks for review, including Raging Bull and Nitro at different locations. CEO John Reilly emphasized in a statement that the company will take…NBC News
• 24 Oct Six Flags making change to ‘Goliath’ coaster after dad fell to his death from 200-foot rideSix Flags is implementing seat belts on its Goliath roller coaster following the fatal accident involving Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who fell from the 200-foot-tall ride at Six Flags Over Georgia in October. President and CEO John Reilly announced safety improvements including seat belts for similar coasters after Kariem was hurled off during a ride, striking the coaster cars multiple times before his death. The…New York Post
• 24 Oct Six Flags makes major change to keep visitors safe after roller coaster deathSix Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters and is implementing new safety measures following a fatal incident in October where a teacher was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The company plans to add seat belts to Goliath and similar rides, and has hired independent engineers to review safety procedures across its parks. This move comes after lawsuits alleging severe…The Independent

Keep exploring

Similar coverageSix Flags Roller Coaster Incident Similar coverageSix Flags Roller Coaster Closed Due To Safety Issue Similar coverageX2 Roller Coaster Closure Similar coverageSix Flags Roller Coaster Brain Injury… Similar coverageTeen Dies In Carnival Ride Accident Similar coverageX2 Coaster Injuries Similar coveragePlayground Slide Accident Similar coverageOktoberfest Ride Accident RecentMax Miller Loses Re-election Due to Abuse Allegations RecentKeisha Lance Bottoms Wins Governor Race